Chicago Transit at a Crossroads

theurbanophile.blogspot.com - 5 weeks ago - 141 views

The latest CTA doomsday shows that Chicago transit is on its way to being a social safety net service with a commuter rail operation on the side.

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by The Commish 5 weeks 1 day ago

This raises fundamental questions about the city and its future. Can you have a major global city without a real urban transit system? One where transit exists only for those who commute downtown or have no choice, but where otherwise transit isn't woven into the fabric of the city? Chicago might find out sooner than it would like.

What's an example of "woven into the fabric of the city"?

What else would transit be used for if not commuting to and from work?

by qstrian 5 weeks 1 day ago

Until the middle class chooses mass transit, your contention will be correct, urbanophile!

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